F/Sgt Charles McCormac's rescue by RAAF Catalina 16/9/42

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No41 Sqn RAAF was operating the two Short S23 and the three Dornier Do24s - well, technically on their books. The Dorniers were undergoing extensive servicing, modification and refurbishment in late 1942, and not available until late 1943 as transports. 41 Sqns ORB is digitally available on the National Archives Australia website.

Again, there is no mention of any sea rescues in Aug, Sep or Oct 1942 - although sufficient detail is given to recovery of bodies from a crashed Beaufort in Oct 1942.

No9 Sqn RAAF is the only other flying boat squadron available in 1942, but flying A2s (i.e. RAAF designation for Seagull V/Walrus amphibians). No mention of any cargo/supply runs into the Sumatra area for this squadron - only target towing and local supply runs.

...geoff